The Overall Edit

Overalls may be the most perfect piece of clothing.

The straps frame the body. The bib gives the front some architecture. And the whole thing skips the usual summer-outfit math of: dress or shirt or skirt or what?

These are overalls worth knowing about.

The Picks

We ❤️ this barrel leg. It gives the whole outfit shape, while the bib and adjustable straps keep the front looking intentional over a plain tank. Slouchy, cool, and very good with sneakers or a little sandal.

The soft denim pair with the big shape. The horseshoe leg is not quiet, which is exactly the point: it moves the outfit away from “tiny top, regular jeans” and into a full silhouette.

The summer Gap pair. The loose fit keeps them from veering little kid, and the pale wash makes the whole thing feel more beach-town than barnyard. Easy over a tank, even better over a swimsuit.

The summer dress version. The stripe does a lot here: it gives the front of the body visual structure, while the pinafore shape keeps the styling easy over a tee, tank, or swimsuit. Very “I packed one thing and somehow had an outfit.”

How to Wear Them

• With a ribbed tank: the cleanest summer version.
• With a crisp tee: casual, but still pulled together.
• With a button-down underneath: good for when you want more coverage and less farmer’s market cosplay.
• With sandals: easy vacation energy.
• With sneakers: the everyday uniform.

The trick is not to over-style them. Overalls already have a point of view. Let them do the work.